Transmigrating to become Hua Qiangu

Chapter 70 Flower Buds: Another Twist on the Road Together

The faint light of dawn shone through the gaps in the leaves and fell on everyone. The battle with the black bear last night seemed to be still fresh in their minds, but their steps remained firm as they marched toward safety.

You Ruo stretched and said to Hua Qiangu with a grin, "Master, that black bear yesterday was really scary, but we beat it to a pulp! We were so amazing! Today will definitely be fun too!"

Hua Qiangu smiled and tapped her forehead, saying, "You always look forward to fun things, but don't forget to be careful at all times."

Hearing this from the side, Sha Qianmo chuckled and interjected, "Little one, your disciple is just as mischievous as you were back then. But it's good that he has this drive; he'll definitely amount to something in the future."

Upon hearing this, You Ruo immediately ran to Sha Qianmo, her eyes sparkling, and said, "Sister Sha, do you really think I can achieve great things? Then I must study even harder! I will learn everything Master teaches me, and I want to be as powerful as you in the future!"

"Haha, of course! As long as you're willing to work hard and your master teaches you diligently, you'll definitely be fine! I'll be waiting to see you show your skills!" Sha Qianmo affectionately patted You Ruo's head.

At this moment, Dongfang Yuqing came over and said mysteriously, "Hey, why do we keep encountering these demons and monsters along the way? Could it be that something is deliberately leading us down this path?"

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this. Bai Zihua frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "It's not impossible. The encounters along the way have indeed been too frequent. Everyone needs to be more cautious."

Hua Qiangu looked at everyone with concern and said, "If someone really did this on purpose, then we'll be in trouble. We need to find out the truth, otherwise we can't keep being so passive."

You Ruo clenched her little fists and said with a determined look, "Master, no matter who is causing trouble, we are not afraid! With so many powerful people here, we can definitely beat them to a pulp!"

"Haha, You Ruo's momentum is quite impressive! But then again, we can't just rush forward blindly; we need to observe the surrounding situation first." Sha Qianmo nodded in agreement with You Ruo's words, while reminding everyone at the same time.

After walking for a while, a wide river appeared ahead, its waters swift and looked quite dangerous.

Dongfang Yuqing frowned and said, "Oh dear, this river doesn't look easy to cross. How are we going to get across? Swimming across would be too dangerous; the current could sweep a person away."

You Ruo ran to the riverbank, picked up a small stone and threw it into the river. Looking at the splashing water, she stuck out her tongue and said, "Wow, the water is so fast! Master, we can't go straight in."

Hua Qiangu looked at the river, thought for a while, and said, "Why don't we look for a bridge or a shallow place to cross? Let's split up and look."

Everyone nodded, and then they split into several groups to search for a way to cross the river near the riverbank.

After a while, Luo Shiyi's group ran back, excitedly shouting, "Your Excellency, Bone Girl, we found it! There's a shallow spot not far downstream; we should be able to wade across!"

Upon hearing this, everyone hurriedly ran towards the place Luo Shiyi had mentioned. When they arrived, they saw that the river had indeed become much calmer and shallower in that section.

Bai Zihua took the lead and stepped into the river to test the water depth. He said, "Everyone be careful. Hold hands and follow one after another. Don't get swept away by the current."

Hua Qiangu held You Ruo's hand and instructed, "You Ruo, stay close to me and don't let go."

"Yes, Master, I understand!" You Ruo held Hua Qian Gu's hand tightly and followed her slowly into the river.

Sha Qianmo watched from the side and said with a smile, "Little one, you'd better take good care of your disciple. If she falls into the water, you'll be heartbroken."

"Sister, please stop teasing me. I will definitely keep an eye on You Ruo," Hua Qiangu replied.

Just as everyone was carefully crossing the river, suddenly, an unusual ripple appeared on the water. Then, several huge water snakes sprang out of the water, their blood-red mouths wide open, and lunged at the group.

Dongfang Yuqing cried out in alarm, "Oh no! There's a water snake! Everyone be careful!"

You Ruo screamed in fright, "Master, a snake! How terrifying!"

Hua Qiangu held You Ruo tightly as she cried out, "Don't be afraid, You Ruo! Let's all fight these water snakes together!"

Without a word, Sha Qianmo instantly conjured a dazzling weapon in her hand and swung it at the water snake, shouting, "Hmph! You dare to cause trouble? Let's see how I deal with you!"

Bai Zihua also drew his sword to meet the enemy, and calmly said, "Everyone, don't panic. Protect You Ruo and Xiao Budian, and let's drive these water snakes away first."

Everyone raised their weapons and engaged in a fierce battle with the water snake. The water snake darted nimbly through the water, launching attacks from time to time. The group had to be careful not to be bitten by the snake while maintaining their balance in the swift current, which was quite strenuous.

Although You Ruo was pale with fear, seeing everyone fighting so hard, she mustered her courage, peeked out from behind Hua Qiangu, and swung her small weapon at an approaching water snake, shouting, "I'm here to help too! I won't let you hurt Master and everyone else!"

After a fierce battle, the group finally managed to drive the water snakes away and make them flee back into the water.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and continued wading across the river with great difficulty. Once ashore, they were all panting heavily.

You Ruo plopped down on the ground, panting heavily, and said, "Oh my, that was so dangerous! It was even scarier than the black bear yesterday!"

Hua Qiangu sat next to her and gently patted her back, saying, "Yes, Youruo, but we've made it through. You're very brave too."

Sha Qianmo shook the water droplets off her hair and said with a smile, "Haha, what's a little scare? With your older sister here, I can handle any danger you encounter in the future!"

Dongfang Yuqing also joked, "Sister Sha is really amazing, but there are constant dangers along the way. I wonder what we'll encounter next. It's both exciting and scary."

Bai Zihua looked at everyone and said seriously, "Everyone, rest for a while to recover your strength, and then continue on your way. The dangers along the way will only increase, so we must remain vigilant at all times."

After resting for a while, the group resumed their journey to safety. Along the way, they chatted casually, sharing anecdotes from the past, which lightened the atmosphere considerably.

"Sister Sha, have you ever encountered a monster more powerful than this water snake before?" You Ruo asked Sha Qianmo curiously.

Sha Qianmo laughed and said, "Of course! I've been wandering the martial world for so many years, what kind of powerful monsters haven't I seen? Once, I encountered a giant fire qilin. That guy was covered in flames and was incredibly fierce, but in the end, I still managed to beat it and make it run away in a sorry state."

"Wow! Sister Sha is so amazing! I wish I could be half as amazing as her," You Ruo said with a face full of envy.

Hua Qiangu smiled and said, "You Ruo, as long as you work hard to learn skills, you will definitely be very powerful in the future. Don't worry."

After walking for a while, it gradually got dark.

Looking at the sky, Dongfang Yuqing exclaimed, "Oh dear, it's getting dark again! We need to find a place to rest quickly, lest we encounter any danger in the dark!"

Bai Zihua looked around and pointed to a grove of trees not far away, saying, "That grove of trees looks like it can block out the wind. Let's go there and take shelter for the night."

The group then headed towards the woods. Once inside, Luo Shiyi and several disciples gathered some dry firewood and started a fire.

Everyone sat down around the fire. You Ruo sat next to Hua Qiangu, feeling particularly at ease. Sha Qianmo sat on Hua Qiangu's other side, occasionally tidying her hair, looking like a doting older sister.

"Master, today's journey was thrilling, with crossing rivers and slaying snakes! It was so much fun, though! I feel like I've learned so much!" You Ruo said softly, a happy smile on her face.

Hua Qiangu smiled and said, "Yes, Youruo, every experience is a learning experience. I hope that every day can be just as rewarding."

Sha Qianmo laughed and said, "Haha, little one, with your big sister here, you'll definitely have a lot to learn every day. If anyone dares to hinder your growth, I won't let them get away with it!"

Just then, a strange sound suddenly came from the woods, as if something was moving through the trees, rustling the branches and leaves.

Dongfang Yuqing was startled and exclaimed, "Oh dear, what's that sound? Is there some danger again?"

Bai Zihua's expression hardened. He stood up, placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, and said solemnly, "Everyone be careful. Don't make a sound yet. Let's see what's going on!"

You Ruo also tensed up, gripping Hua Qiangu's hand tightly, and whispered, "Master, I'm scared..."

Hua Qiangu comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Youruo, your master is here, everything will be alright!"

Luo Shiyi also gripped his weapon tightly, stood up, and looked warily into the depths of the woods.

The strange sound grew closer, and soon a dark figure appeared at the edge of the woods. Upon closer inspection, they saw it was a huge black panther, its eyes gleaming eerily, staring intently at them.

Dongfang Yuqing swallowed hard, forcing himself to remain calm, and said, "Oh dear, what a huge black panther! What are we going to do?"

You Ruo was so frightened that she hid behind Hua Qiangu, her voice trembling as she said, "Master, this black leopard is so scary! We need to find a way to get rid of it!"

Hua Qiangu stood up, blocking You Ruo's path, and said firmly, "Don't be afraid, everyone, let's attack together and drive this black panther away!"

Luo Shiyi also raised his weapon and shouted, "Alright, let's attack together!"

Thus, the group engaged in a fierce battle with the black panther.

Although You Ruo was scared, seeing everyone so brave, she mustered her courage, stepped out from behind Hua Qiangu, picked up her weapon, and charged towards the black panther, shouting, "I'm here to help too! I want to protect Master!"

With everyone's concerted efforts, after a fierce battle, the black panther was finally forced into retreat. In the end, it glanced at everyone, turned around, and ran into the woods.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. You Ruo ran over, looked at Hua Qiangu, and asked anxiously, "Master, are you alright?"

Hua Qiangu smiled and said, "I'm fine, Youruo, you're very brave too!"

Dongfang Yuqing patted his chest and said, "Oh dear, that scared me to death! Luckily we chased it away, it was really not easy!"

Bai Zihua sheathed his sword and said, "It's good that everyone is alright, but we still need to be vigilant, as there may be other dangers."

The group sat back down around the fire and rested for a while, but no one dared to actually fall asleep, and they all kept a close watch on the movements outside the woods.

As dawn broke, the group packed their belongings and continued their journey to safety.

The various experiences along the way, amidst the constant thrills and challenges, have become all the more precious, turning into warm memories in everyone's hearts and inspiring them to continue moving forward to face unknown difficulties and dangers.